Cat Ba Island Tour 1-day: Discover the Beauty of Lan Ha Bay

7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Pick up at your hotel in the old quarter of Hanoi, departure for Cat Ba island.

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Arrival at Cat Ba Island, drive along a picturesque coastline from Cai Vieng Port to Beo Harbor.

11:00 a.m. - Warm welcome to SERENITY CRUISES! While enjoying a welcome drink, our tour guide will provide you with key information about the cruise, itineraries and other notes.           

Our captain slowly steers the boat, and the poetic landscape of Cai Beo ancient fishing village constantly appears with floating houses along the mountain. You will be surprised by the peaceful beauty of this 7,000-year-old village.

The boat advances further into the heart of the bay where you can only marvel at Mother Nature's gift: a large expanse of emerald water, surrounding hundreds of rocky islands of varying sizes and shapes.

11:30 a.m. - Enjoy a delicious lunch (buffet lunch is served for groups of 40 people).

1:00 p.m. After lunch, the boat heads to the port of Viet Hai. Disembark and head to the pier, where you will take an electric bike/bicycle to Viet Hai Ancient Village. Enjoy a unique fish massage, stroll through well-preserved traditional houses, or engage in conversations with local people for a truly memorable experience.

2:30 p.m. - Kayaking - Swimming

Our captain and tour guide will choose the best stop for the group to experience interesting activities: swimming in the middle of the sea, jumping from the boat, sliding from the upper deck into the cool water, kayaking, etc. (We strongly recommend wearing a life jacket when swimming/kayaking/playing with the water slide...for a safe trip)

3:40 p.m. - The boat begins its return to the Beo quay. This is the perfect time to relax on the upper deck with a cup of your ordered beverage.

4:15 p.m. - A small sunset party is served with fresh fruit, cookies and tea.

4:45 p.m. - Return to Beo Pier, say "Goodbye" to Lan Ha Bay and the Serenity Cruise team, and board the bus back to Hanoi.

8:30 p.m. - Arrival at the old quarter of Hanoi - End of service